GLD fell nearly 23% in the second quarter alone, the largest loss in its history. The gold ETF was launched in November 2004.

In fact, gold experienced its worst quarter in at least nine decades, according to Bloomberg. Gold is in danger of seeing its first annual decline since 2000.

“Investors sold 586.5 metric tons as of June 28 from exchange traded products in the past six months, more metal than South African mines extract in three years,” according to the report. “They held 2,045.4 tons valued at $81.8 billion, down from a peak of $147.7 billion in October.”

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